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A pre-event for the Olympic and Paralympic presented by the world of Noh. Organizers hope the event will help secure the future legacy of “Noh,” which represents the pinnacle of Japan’s traditional performing arts, and provide an entertainment environment replete with festive feeling which everyone can enjoy. Four performances in two days will be led by the themes “Barrier-free,” “Diversity,” “Yugen” (in Noh, “profound and subtle grace”) and “Multilingual support.”
July 31
(1)Barrier-free support: Commentary, Kyogen “Kagyu” with Manzo Nomura, Noh “Shari” with Takehito Tomoeda
July 31
(2)Diversity: “Sanbaso” dance with Mansai Nomura, Noh “Hagoromo” with Satoko Tsumura, Han-Noh “Funa Benkei” with Shinobu Takahashi
August 4
(3)Yugen: Han-Noh “Izutsu” with Toshiki Asakura, Kyogen “Kitsune Zuka” with Norishige Yamamoto, Noh “Aoi no Ue Azusa no de” with Koji Teshima
August 4
(4)Multilingual support: Commentary, Kyogen “Fukuro” with Yataro Okura, Noh “Tsuchigumo” with Masamichi Yamazaki
【The Nohgaku Performers’ Association】
The Nohgaku Performers’ Association was established in 1945 to manage all Noh performers, preserve and expand this traditional Japanese art, as well as to contribute to the nation’s culture through public performances. In March 2010, it was designated a public interest incorporated association by the Prime Minister, and registered as such the following month.
The Nohgaku Performers’ Association
Tel: +81-(0)3-5925-3871
The National Noh Theatre
